Clark Atlanta U: Pipeline To Entercom

• Clark Atlanta University has forged a strategic partnership with Entercom, providing students with a unique and unprecedented opportunity to gain access to top executives in programming, sales, administration, and on-air talent, among others, while also creating a pipeline for future job opportunities.

The initiative launched Wednesday night with a private, virtual event for students, featuring Clark Atlanta University President George T. French and Entercom Chairman, President, & CEO David Field. “This is an exciting opportunity for our scholars,” said French. “Partnerships with media conglomerates such as Entercom is a continuation of Clark Atlanta University’s Mass Media Arts Department’s legacy and dedication to ensuring our students are prepared and globally competitive in the communications industry.”

Mass Media Arts (MMA), the second largest department in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers degree programs in Radio/Television/Film, Journalism and Public Relations with graduates excelling in many industries and professions. One of the department’s key goals is to provide students with a learning environment that merges scholarly content with real-world opportunities. This relationship with Entercom is another pathway to the school accomplishing this objective, as Entercom managers/personnel from various departments will serve as guest speakers in classes and at virtual events to share real-world experiences designed to prepare students in their career pursuits and aid Entercom in identifying high-potential candidates for future internships and employment.

“This partnership with Clark Atlanta University builds on our focus to create a more inclusive and diverse team and workplace,” said Rick Caffey, SVP/Market Manager for Entercom Atlanta. “We’re excited to share our resources and insights in the form of real-world learning, beginning with this first virtual event on the future of audio.”